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CSS Examination Detailed Guide

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What is CSS Examination: A Detailed Guide Covering Everything What is CSS Examination Civil Superior Services exam commonly called CSS exam is a competitive exam in Pakistan. It is the recruitment exam of BS 17 officers in 12 occupational groups. The exam qualifiers get allocations in various government departments across Pakistan according to merit. There are four layers of the exam starting from Mcqs based Preliminary Test or MPT. After MPT, there is a written part, then a psychological assessment, and lastly the interview.  MCQs Based Preliminary Test - MPT CSS MPT, as its name suggests, is a 200-mark Mock Test based on Mock Questions. The candidates have to score at least 66 marks to qualify for the next part. In MPT, the examiner tests the aspirants' knowledge of current affairs, Pakistan affairs, Islamic studies, Science, Math, and English.  Federal Public Service Commission is responsible for conducting CSS exam. Every year in August the commission advertises the next ...

CSS Date Sheet 2025

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CSS Date Sheet Every year in January, the Federal Public Service Commission issues a CSS date sheet for the next class exam. The datasheet spans around two weeks with no gap in compulsory papers. Six papers are taken in the first three days, with two papers per day. After the compulsory papers, the optional subjects take around a week or a bit longer. Most of the time, there is no gap between the papers.   Delay in CSS Exam There are rumours of a delayed CSS Exam 2025. Some candidates of the CSS 2024 exam petitioned the Islamabad High Court to delay the CSS 2025 exam. The petitioners held that FPSC failed to announce the previous year's result, and therefore, the court must intervene in delaying the next CSS Exam.  Islamabad High Court Reply  The court, after hearing the petitioners, sought the Commission's response. The assistant attorney general represented the commission and argued that due to work constraints, the FPSC could not announce the CSS 2024 result in tim...

11 Reasons Why Aspirants Fail CSS Essay Paper

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This article explores 11 key reasons why candidates struggle with the CSS essay The CSS (Central Superior Services) exam in Pakistan is a highly competitive examination, and the essay paper is often considered the most challenging part. A high percentage of aspirants fail this paper every year, despite possessing strong academic backgrounds. This article explores 11 key reasons why candidates struggle with the CSS essay: 1. Lack of Clarity and Understanding of the Topic: Many aspirants fail to grasp the true essence of the essay topic. They misinterpret the prompt or fail to identify the core issue being addressed. This leads to irrelevant writing and a poor score. 2. Weak Thesis Statement: The thesis statement is the backbone of the essay. It presents the main argument or point of view. A weak or unclear thesis statement will result in a disorganised and unfocused essay, failing to impress the examiner.    3. Poor Organisation and Structure: A well-structured essay flows lo...